When you begin investing in a wardrobe of high quality, stylish clothes, it's best to start with versatile pieces that will serve you well, as you build. You'll notice the topic come up, over and over, here on the B&R Journal. Start with versatile pieces to keep from getting overwhelmed as you figure things out.

If you've been keeping up on the B&R Journal, you'll start to notice a pattern. We continue to drive home the principles of formality in deciding how to dress yourself for the day. One of the most difficult concepts to master, in dressing appropriately, and with style, is the scale of formality -- Are you dressed appropriately for the occasion?

As you begin to build a wardrobe with higher quality, better fitting clothes, you'll appreciate it more if you keep two principles in mind: ease and versatility. Buy things that can match with some of your older items (until you can phase them out), and don't overwhelm yourself by going too advanced (keep it simple).

A couple of weeks ago we gave you the ultimate guide to decide whether your suit jacket can be worn as a sport coat/blazer. In the guide we suggested you consider investing in a versatile sport coat or blazer. Now, we're going to show you a fantastic option for your first non-suit jacket purchase...